HomeMy WebLinkAbout14-36 - Resolutions RESOLUTION NO. 14-36
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING DESIGN REVIEW
DRC2014-00425, A REVIEW OF 5 SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENCES THAT
WILL BE CONSTRUCTED IN CONJUNCTION WITH A PREVIOUSLY
APPROVED SUBDIVISION WITHIN THE VERY LOW(VL) RESIDENTIAL
DISTRICT, ETIWANDA SPECIFIC PLAN, LOCATED AT THE EAST
TERMINUS OF ARAPAHO ROAD BETWEEN EAST AVENUE AND
CHOCTAW PLACE; AND MAKING FINDINGS IN SUPPORT THEREOF -
APN: 0225-181-73.
A. Recitals.
1. Manning Homes filed an application for the Design Review of Tract DRC2014-00425,
as described in the title of this Resolution. Hereinafter in this Resolution, the subject Design
Review request is referred to as "the application."
2. On the 27th day of August 2014, the Planning Commission of the City of
Rancho Cucamonga noticed public hearing to consider the application.
3. All legal prerequisites prior to the adoption of this Resolution have occurred.
B. Resolution.
NOW, THEREFORE, it is hereby found, determined, and resolved by the Planning
Commission of the City of Rancho Cucamonga as follows:
1. This Commission hereby specifically finds that all of the facts set forth in the Recitals,
Part A, of this Resolution are true and correct.
2. Based upon the substantial evidence presented to this Commission during the
above-referenced public hearing on August 27, 2014, including written and oral staff reports, this
Commission hereby specifically finds as follows:
a. The application applies to a parcel located at the east terminus of Arapaho Road
between East Avenue and Choctaw Place; and
b. The project site is a rectangular parcel with an overall area of approximately
3.4 acres. The overall dimensions of the site are approximately 442 feet deep (east to west) and
331 feet (north to south) and is currently vacant; and
C. To the north, west, and south of the project site are existing residences; to the
east is a telephone facility; and
d. This application is in conjunction with the previously approved Tentative Tract
Map SUBTT18747 and Tree Removal Permit DRC2009-00963, and the current applications
Design Review DRC2014-00425 and Minor Exception DRC2014-00536; and
e. The proposal is to construct a single-family residence on each lot of a 5-lot
subdivision (Related file: Tentative Tract Map SUBTT18747) that was previously approved by
the Planning Commission on June 13, 2012, for a total of 5 single-family residences; and
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f. The applicant proposes two (2) distinct footprints— Plans 1 and 2 — and reverse
footprints of each for a total of four (4) footprints. The number of available footprints will comply
with Figure 5-45 of the Etiwanda Specific Plan; and
g. Plan 1 will be a one-story, and Plan 2 will be a two-story. The mix of one- and
two-story homes is consistent with the policy adopted by the Planning Commission requiring that
25 percent (minimum) of the proposed houses must be single-story. The houses on Lots 1 and
5 will be single-story as required per Section 5.42.608 of the Etiwanda Specific Plan; and
h. The project will comply with Section 5.42.606 of the Etiwanda Specific Plan that
requires that 50 percent of the garages to be oriented or situated in a manner that minimizes the
visual presence of the garage; and
i. The proposed houses will comply with the development standards applicable to
this zoning district as described in Figure 5-2 of the Etiwanda Specific Plan. The architecture of
each house will be consistent with the general design requirements outlined in the Development
Code and the Etiwanda Specific Plan.
3. Based upon the substantial evidence presented to this Commission during the
above-referenced public hearing and upon the specific findings of facts set forth in Paragraphs 1
and 2 above, this Commission hereby specifically finds and concludes as follows:
a. The proposed development is in accord with the General Plan, the objectives of
the Development Code and the Etiwanda Specific Plan, and the purposes of the district in which
the site is located. The proposal is to construct a single-family residence on each lot of a 5-lot
subdivision (Related file: Tentative Tract Map SUBTT18747), that was previously approved by
the Planning Commission on June 13, 2012, for a total of 5 single-family residences. The
underlying General Plan designation is Very Low Residential; and
b. The proposed development, together with the conditions applicable thereto, will
not be detrimental to the public health, safety or welfare, or materially injurious to properties or
improvements in the vicinity. The project site is vacant; the proposed land use is consistent with
the land uses within the vicinity where it is located and the expectations of the community. The
zoning of the property and all the surrounding properties is Very Low (VL) Residential District,
Etiwanda Specific Plan; and
C. The proposed development complies with each of the applicable provisions of
the Development Code and the Etiwanda Specific Plan. The proposed development meets all
standards outlined in the Development Code and the Etiwanda Specific Plan and the design and
development standards and policies of the Planning Commission and the City.
4. Based upon the facts and information contained in the application, together with all
written and oral reports included for the environmental assessment for the application, the
Planning Commission finds that no subsequent or supplemental environmental document is
required pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) in connection with the
review and approval of this application based upon the following findings and determinations:
a. Pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act ("CEQA") and the City's
local CEQA Guidelines, the City adopted a Mitigated Negative Declaration on June 13, 2012 in
connection with the City's approval of Tentative Tract Map SUBTT18747. Pursuant to CEQA
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Guidelines Section 15162, no subsequent or supplemental EIR or Negative Declaration is
required in connection with subsequent discretionary approvals of the same project unless: (i)
substantial changes are proposed to the project that indicate new or more severe impacts on the
environment; (ii) substantial changes have occurred in the circumstances under which the project
was previously reviewed that indicates new or more severe environmental impacts; or (iii) new
important information shows the project will have new or more severe impacts than previously
considered; or(iv) additional mitigation measures are now feasible to reduce impacts or different
mitigation measures can be imposed to substantially reduce impacts.
b. The Planning Commission finds, in connection with the Design Review
DRC2014-00425, that substantial changes to the project or the circumstances surrounding the
project have not occurred which would create new or more severe impacts than those evaluated
in the previous Mitigated Negative Declaration. SUBTT18747 provided for the subdivision of
3.4 acres into 5 lots. Design Review DRC2014-00425 provides for revised architecture to that
approved subdivision, Variance DRC2014-00535 provides for a reduced rear yard setback from
60 feet to 30 feet on two lots, and Minor Exception DRC2014-00536 provides for an increased
wall height from 6 feet to 8 feet between two lots and along the south boundary of the project site.
Staff further finds that the project will not have one or more significant effects not discussed in the
previous Mitigated Negative Declaration, not have more severe effects than previously analyzed,
and that additional or different mitigation measures are not required to reduce the impacts of the
project to a level of less than significant. The project provides for the development of the same
5 lots considered in the approval of SUBTT18747 and the current application proposes the
development of those same lots with single-family homes.
C. Based on these findings and all evidence in the record, the Planning Commission
concurs with the staff determination that no additional environmental review is required pursuant
to CEQA in connection with the City's consideration of the Design Review DRC2014-00425.
5. Based upon the findings and conclusions set forth in Paragraphs 1, 2, 3, and 4 above,
this Commission hereby approves the application subject to each and every condition set forth
below and in the Standard Conditions, attached hereto and incorporated herein by this reference.
Planning Department
1) Approval is for the development of 5 single-family residences in
conjunction with a previously approved 5-lot subdivision of
approximately 3.4 acres within the Very Low (VL) Residential District
of the Etiwanda Specific Plan, located at the terminus of
Arapaho Road between East Avenue and Choctaw Place side of
East Avenue, approximately 150 feet north of the Foothill Freeway
(SR-210) -APNs: 0225-181-73.
2) The development of all lots shall be in accordance with the standards
and requirements applicable to the Very Low (VL) Residential District
as described in Figure 5-2 of the Etiwanda Specific Plan.
3) Approval of this request shall not waive compliance with any sections
of the Development Code, Etiwanda Specific Plan, State Fire
Marshal's regulations, Uniform Building Code, or any other City
Ordinances.
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4) Model homes shall require the review of a separate Temporary Use
Permit (Model Home) and fee prior to the submittal of documents for
plan check and construction. Note: Parking in the street will not be
permitted for this purpose. A temporary off-street parking area that
complies with all applicable parking requirements will be required and
must be shown on the plans for this permit.
5) All Conditions of Approval for Tentative Tract Map SUBTT18747
(including all Mitigation Measures identified in the associated
Mitigated Negative Declaration), Variance DRC2014-00535, Minor
Exception DRC2014-00536, and Tree Removal Permit
DRC2010/00964 shall apply.
Engineering Services Department
1) All pertinent conditions of approval of Planning Commission
Resolution No. 12-27 approving Tentative Tract Map 18747 shall
apply.
2) The required street lights shall be LED per Rancho Cucamonga Utility
Standards.
3) Private vehicles are not allowed on Community Trails. Vehicular
access to private local trails serving all 5 lots shall be taken from
Arapaho Road. A private interior single gate (Standard Drawing
1009-B) from Lot 1 onto the Community Trail will be allowed if the
Planning Department allows vehicular access to the corral area
directly from the street.
6. The Secretary to this Commission shall certify to the adoption of this Resolution.
APPROVED AND ADOPTED THIS 27TH DAY OF AUGUST 2013.
PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA
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Frances Howdyshell, Chairman
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b-aayc—eurnett, Secretary
I, Candyce Burnett, Secretary of the Planning Commission for the City of Rancho Cucamonga,
do hereby certify that the foregoing Resolution was duly and regularly introduced, passed, and
adopted by the Planning Commission of the City of Rancho Cucamonga, at a regular meeting of
the Planning Commission held on the 27th day of August 2014, by the following vote-to-wit:
PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 14-36
DESIGN REVIEW DRC2014-00425 — MANNING HOMES
August 27, 2014
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AYES: COMMISSIONERS: FLETCHER, HOWDYSHELL, MUNOZ, OAXACA, WIMBERLY
NOES: COMMISSIONERS: NONE
ABSENT: COMMISSIONERS: NONE
ABSTAIN: COMMISSIONERS: NONE
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
DEPARTMENT
STANDARD CONDITIONS
PROJECT #: DRC2014-00425
SUBJECT: DESIGN REVIEW
APPLICANT: MANNING HOMES
TERMINUS OF ARAPAHO ROAD BETWEEN EAST AVENUE AND CHOCTAW PLACE —
LOCATION: APN: 0225-181-73.
ALL OF THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS APPLY TO YOUR PROJECT.
APPLICANT SHALL CONTACT THE PLANNING DEPARTMENT, (909) 477-2750, FOR
COMPLIANCE WITH THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS:
A. General Requirements Completion Date
1. The applicant shall agree to defend at his sole expense any action brought against the City,
its agents, officers, or employees, because of the issuance of such approval, or in the
alternative, to relinquish such approval. The applicant shall reimburse the City, its agents,
officers, or employees, for any Court costs and attorney's fees which the City, its agents,
officers, or employees may be required by a court to pay as a result of such action. The City
may, at its sole discretion, participate at its own expense in the defense of any such action
but such participation shall not relieve applicant of his obligations under this condition.
2. Copies of the signed Planning Commission Resolution of Approval No. 14-38,or Approval
Letter, Standard Conditions, and all environmental mitigations shall be included on the plans
(full size). The sheet(s) are for information only to all parties involved in the
construction/grading activities and are not required to be wet sealed/stamped by a licensed
Engineer/Architect.
B. Time Limits
1. Any approval shall expire if Building Permits are not issued or approved use has not
commenced within 5 years from the date of approval or a time extension has been granted.
C. Site Development
1. The site shall be developed and maintained in accordance with the approved plans which
include Site Plans, architectural elevations, exterior materials and colors, landscaping, sign
program, and grading on file in the Planning Department, the conditions contained herein, the
Development Code regulations, and the Etiwanda Specific Plan.
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2. Prior to any use of the project site or business activity being commenced thereon, all
Conditions of Approval shall be completed to the satisfaction of the Planning Manager.
3. Occupancy of the facilities shall not commence until such time as all California Building Code
and State Fire Marshal regulations have been complied with. Prior to occupancy, plans shall
be submitted to the Rancho Cucamonga Fire Protection District and the Building and Safety
Services Department to show compliance. The buildings shall be inspected for compliance
and final acceptance granted prior to occupancy.
4. Revised Site Plans and building elevations incorporating all Conditions of Approval shall be
submitted for Planning Manager review and approval prior to the issuance of Building Permits.
5. All site, grading, landscape, irrigation, and street improvement plans shall be coordinated for
consistency prior to issuance of any permits (such as grading, tree removal, encroachment,
building, etc.) or prior to final map approval in the case of a custom lot subdivision, or
approved use has commenced, whichever comes first.
6. Approval of this request shall not waive compliance with all sections of the Development
Code, all other applicable City Ordinances, and applicable Community, Specific Plans and/or
Master Plans in effect at the time of Building Permit issuance.
7. A detailed on-site lighting plan, including a photometric diagram, shall be reviewed and
approved by the Planning Manager and Police Department (477-2800) prior to the issuance
of Building Permits. Such plan shall indicate style, illumination, location, height, and method
of shielding so as not to adversely affect adjacent properties.
8. All building numbers and individual units shall be identified in a clear and concise manner,
including proper illumination and in conformance with Building and Safety Services
Department standards, the Municipal Code and the Rancho Cucamonga Fire Department
(RCFD) Standards.
9. Local Feeder Trail entrances shall also provide access for service vehicles, such as
veterinarians or hay deliveries, including a 12-foot minimum drive approach. Entrance shall
be gated provided that equestrian access is maintained through step-throughs in accordance
with Engineering Services Department Standard Drawing 1006-B and 1007-B.
10. Local Feeder Trail grades shall not exceed 0.5 percent at the downstream end of a trail for a
distance of 25 feet behind the public right-of-way line to prohibit trail debris from reaching the
street. Drainage devices may be required by the Building and Safety Official.
11. Provide a 24-foot by 24-foot or 12-foot by 48-foot corral area in the rear yard adjacent to the
Local Feeder Trail. Grade access from corral to trail with a maximum slope of 5:1 and a
minimum width of 10 feet.
12. For single-family residential development within the Equestrian/Rural Overlay District, at least
one model home shall be provided with a constructed 24-foot by 24-foot corral with
appropriate fencing.
13. Where corner side, interior side or rear yard property lines are adjacent to local equestrian
trails, construct minimum 6-foot high decorative masonry walls. Decorative masonry shall
mean split-face double sided block, 'slump stone' or an alternative material that is acceptable
to the Design Review Committee.
14. The Covenants, Conditions, and Restrictions (CC&Rs) shall not prohibit the keeping the
equine animals where zoning requirements for the keeping of said animals have been met.
Individual lot owners in subdivisions shall have the option of keeping said animals without the
necessity of appealing to boards of directors of homeowners' associations for amendments
to the CC&Rs.
15. The Covenants, Conditions, and Restrictions (CC&Rs) and Articles of Incorporation of the
Homeowners' Association are subject to the approval of the Planning and Engineering
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Services Department and the City Attorney. They shall be recorded concurrently with the
Final Map or prior to the issuance of Building Permits, whichever occurs first. A recorded
copy shall be provided to the City Engineer. The Homeowners' Association shall submit to
the Planning Department a list of the name and address of their officers on or before January
1 of each and every year and whenever said information changes.
16. The developer shall submit a construction access plan and schedule for the development of
all lots for Planning Manager and Engineering Services Department approval; including, but
not limited to, public notice requirements, special street posting, phone listing for community
concerns, hours of construction activity, dust control measures, and security fencing.
17. Six-foot decorative block walls shall be constructed along the project perimeter. If a double
wall condition would result, the developer shall make a good faith effort to work with the
adjoining property owners to provide a single wall. Developer shall notify, by mail, all
contiguous property owners at least 30 days prior to the removal of any existing walls/fences
along the project perimeter.
18. Construct block walls between homes (i.e., along interior side and rear property lines), rather
than wood fencing for permanence, durability, and design consistency.
19. Access gates to the rear yards shall be constructed from a material more durable than wood
gates. Acceptable materials include, but are not limited to, wrought iron and PVC.
20. For residential development, return walls and corner side walls shall be decorative masonry.
21. For single-family residential development, a 2-inch galvanized pipe shall be attached to each
support post for all wood fences, with a minimum of two 1/2-inch lag bolts, to withstand high
winds. Both post and pipe shall be installed in an 18-inch deep concrete footing. Pipe shall
extend at least 4 feet, 6 inches above grade.
22. Wood fencing shall be treated with stain, paint, or water sealant.
23. Slope fencing along side property lines may be wrought iron or black plastic coated chain link
to maintain an open feeling and enhance views.
24. On corner side yards, provide minimum 5-foot setback between walls/fences and sidewalk.
The 5-foot wall/fence setback and the parkway shall have landscape and irrigation in addition
to the required street trees. Detailed landscape and irrigation plans shall be submitted for
Planning Manager review and approval prior to issuance of Building Permits. The parkway
landscaping including trees, shrubs, ground covers and irrigation shall be maintained by the
property owner. The developer shall provide each prospective buyer written notice of the
parkway maintenance requirement, in a standard format as determined by the Planning
Manager, prior to accepting a cash deposit on any property.
25. Where rock cobble is used, it shall be real river rock. Other stone veneers may be
manufactured products.
D. Building Design
1. Standard patio cover plans for use by the Homeowner's Association shall be submitted for
Planning Manager and Building and Safety Official review and approval prior to issuance of
Building Permits.
2. All roof appurtenances, including air conditioners and other roof mounted equipment and/or
projections shall be screened from all sides and the sound shall be buffered from adjacent
properties and streets as required by the Planning Department. Such screening shall be
architecturally integrated with the building design and constructed to the satisfaction of the
Planning Manager. Any roof-mounted mechanical equipment and/or ductwork, that projects
vertically more than 18 inches above the roof or roof parapet, shall be screened by an
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architecturally designed enclosure which exhibits a permanent nature with the building design
and is detailed consistent with the building. Any roof-mounted mechanical equipment and/or
ductwork, that projects vertically less than 18 inches above the roof or roof parapet shall be
painted consistent with the color scheme of the building. Details shall be included in building
plans.
3. For all residential development, provide conduit from each unit/lot and a pull box to connect
to the street. Provide interior structured wiring for each house/building with minimum
Category 5 copper wire, Radio Grade 6 coaxial cable, and a central distribution panel, prior
to release of occupancy (fiber-to-the building, FTTB). Plans shall be submitted for Planning
Manager and Building Official review and approval prior to issuance of Building Permits.
E. Landscaping
1. A detailed landscape and irrigation plan, including slope planting and model home
landscaping in the case of residential development, shall be prepared by a licensed landscape
architect and submitted for Planning Manager review and approval prior to the issuance of
Building Permits for the development or prior final map approval in the case of a custom lot
subdivision. For development occurring in the Very High Fire Hazard Severity Zone, the
landscape plans will also be reviewed by Fire Construction Services.
2. All private slopes of 5 feet or more in vertical height and of 5:1 or greater slope, but less than
2:1 slope, shall be, at minimum, irrigated and landscaped with appropriate ground cover for
erosion control. Slope planting required by this section shall include a permanent irrigation
system to be installed by the developer prior to occupancy.
3. All private slopes in excess of 5 feet, but less than 8 feet in vertical height and of 2:1 or greater
slope shall be landscaped and irrigated for erosion control and to soften their appearance as
follows: one 15-gallon or larger size tree per each 150 sq. ft. of slope area, 1-gallon or larger
size shrub per each 100 sq. ft. of slope area, and appropriate ground cover. In addition, slope
banks in excess of 8 feet in vertical height and 2:1 or greater slope shall also include one 5-
gallon or larger size tree per each 250 sq. ft. of slope area. Trees and shrubs shall be planted
in staggered clusters to soften and vary slope plane. Slope planting required by this section
shall include a permanent irrigation system to be installed by the developer prior to
occupancy.
4. For single-family residential development, all slope planting and irrigation shall be
continuously maintained in a healthy and thriving condition by the developer until each
individual unit is sold and occupied by the buyer. Prior to releasing occupancy for those units,
an inspection shall be conducted by the Planning Department to determine that they are in
satisfactory condition.
5. Front yard and corner side yard landscaping and irrigation shall be required per the
Development Code. This requirement shall be in addition to the required street trees and
slope planting.
6. The final design of the perimeter parkways, walls, landscaping, and sidewalks shall be
included in the required landscape plans and shall be subject to Planning Manager review
and approval and coordinated for consistency with any parkway landscaping plan which may
be required by the Engineering Services Department.
7. Landscaping and irrigation shall be designed to conserve water through the principles of water
efficient landscaping per Development Code Chapter 17.82.
8. New windrow planting of Eucalyptus Maculata (Spotted Gum) is required. The size, spacing,
staking, and irrigation of these trees shall be in conformance with the City's Development
Code Chapter 17.80.
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F. Other Agencies
1. The applicant shall contact the U.S. Postal Service to determine the appropriate type and
location of mailboxes. Multi-family residential developments shall provide a solid overhead
structure for mailboxes with adequate lighting. The final location of the mailboxes and the
design of the overhead structure shall be subject to Planning Manager review and approval
prior to the issuance of Building Permits.
G. Building and Safety VHFHSZ Tract Standard Conditions
NOTE: The construction of this tract must be in accordance with the approved Fire
Protection Plan and /or the California Building; this tract is located in the VHFHSZ.
General Requirements
1. Submit five complete sets of plans including the following:
a. Site/Plot Plan;
b. Foundation Plan and reverse foundation plan (when applicable);
C. Floor Plan,
d. Roof and Floor Framing Plan and reverse Roof and Floor Framing Plan (when
applicable);
e. Electrical Plans (2 sets, detached) including the size of main switch, number and size
of service entrance conductors, panel schedules, and single line diagrams;
f. Plumbing and Sewer Plans, including isometrics, underground diagrams, water and
waste diagram, sewer or septic system location, fixture units, gas piping, and heating
and air conditioning; and
g. Planning Department Project Number (DRC2014-00425) clearly identified on the
outside of all plans.
2. Submit two sets of structural calculations, two sets of energy conservation calculations, and
a soils report. Architect's/Engineer's stamp and "wet" signature are required prior to plan
check submittal.
3. Contractors must show proof of State and City licenses and Workers'Compensation coverage
to the City prior to permit issuance.
4. Separate permits are required for fencing and/or walls.
5. Developers wishing to participate in the Community Energy Efficiency Program (CEEP) can
contact the Building and Safety Services Department staff for information and submittal
requirements.
Site Development
1. Plans shall be submitted for plan check and approved prior to construction. All plans shall be
marked with the project file number(DRC2014-00425). The applicant shall comply with the
latest adopted California Codes, and all other applicable codes, ordinances, and regulations
in effect at the time of permit application. Contact the Building and Safety Services
Department for availability of the Code Adoption Ordinance and applicable handouts.
2. Prior to issuance of Building Permits for a new residential project or major addition, the
applicant shall pay development fees at the established rate. Such fees may include, but are
not limited to: City Beautification Fee, Park Fee, Drainage Fee, Transportation Development
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Fee, Permit and Plan Check Fees, and School Fees. Applicant shall provide a copy of the
school fees receipt to the Building and Safety Services Department prior to permit issuance.
3. The Building and Safety Official shall provide street addresses after tract/parcel map
recordation and prior to issuance of Building Permits.
4. Construction activity shall not occur between the hours of 8:00 p.m. and 6:30 a.m. Monday
through Saturday, with no construction on Sunday or holidays.
New Structures
1. Provide compliance with the California Residential/Code Building Code (CBC/CRC) for
property line clearances considering use, area, and fire-resistive construction.
2. Construction of the home must be in accordance with the approved Fire protection Plan and/or
Chapter 7A of the CBC, this tract is located in the VHFHSZ.
3. Provide compliance with the California Building Code for required occupancy separations.
4. The structures in this tract must be equipped with automatic fire sprinkler in accordance with
the approved Fire protection Plan and The California Residential Code.
5. Roofing material shall be installed per the manufacturer's"high wind" instructions.
H. Grading
1. Grading of the subject property shall be in accordance with current adopted California Building
Code, City Grading Standards, and accepted grading practices. The grading and drainage
plan(s) shall be in substantial conformance with the approved conceptual grading and
drainage plan.
2. A soils report shall be prepared by a qualified engineer licensed by the State of California to
perform such work. Two copies will be provided at grading and drainage plan submittal for
review. Plans shall implement design recommendations per said report.
3. A geologic report shall be prepared by a qualified engineer or engineering geologist and
submitted at the time of application for Grading and Drainage Plan review.
4. The final Grading and Drainage Plan, appropriate certifications and compaction reports shall
be completed, submitted, and approved by the Building and Safety Official prior to the
issuance of Building Permits.
5. As a custom-lot subdivision, the following requirements shall be met:
a. Surety shall be posted and an agreement executed guaranteeing completion of all on-
site drainage facilities necessary for dewatering all parcels to the satisfaction of the
Building and Safety Official prior to final map approval and prior to the issuance of
Grading Permits.
b. Appropriate easements for safe disposal of drainage water that are conducted onto or
over adjacent parcels, are to be delineated and recorded to the satisfaction of the
Building and Safety Official prior to the issuance of grading and Building Permits.
C. On-site drainage improvements, necessary for dewatering and protecting the
subdivided properties, are to be installed prior to issuance of Building Permits for
construction upon any parcel that may be subject to drainage flows entering, leaving,
or within a parcel relative to which a Building Permit is requested.
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d. Final grading plans for each parcel are to be submitted to the Building and Safety
Services Department for approval prior to the issuance of grading and Building Permits
(this may be on an incremental or composite basis).
e. All slope banks in excess of 5 feet in vertical height shall be seeded with native grasses
or planted with ground cover for erosion control upon completion of grading or some
other alternative method of erosion control shall be completed to the satisfaction of the
Building and Safety Official. In addition, a permanent irrigation system shall be
provided. This requirement does not release the applicant/developer from compliance
with the slope planting requirements of Section 17.08.040 of the Development Code.
6. In hillside areas, residential developments shall be graded and constructed consistent with
the standards contained in the Hillside Development Regulations Section 17.132.020 of the
Development Code Update 2012; Section 17.24.070 of the old Development Code)
7. A separate Grading and Plan check submittal is required for all new construction projects and
for existing buildings where improvements being proposed will generate 50 cubic yards or
more of combined cut and fill. The Grading and Drainage Plan shall be prepared, stamped,
and wet signed by a California licensed Civil Engineer.
8. If human remains are discovered on-site before or during grading, no further disturbance shall
occur until the County Coroner has made a determination of origin and disposition pursuant
to Public Resources Code Section 5097.98 and California Health and Safety Code Section
7050.5.
9. The applicant shall comply with the City of Rancho Cucamonga Dust Control Measures and
place a dust control sign on the project site prior to the issuance of a Grading Permit.
10. If a Rough Grading and Drainage Plan/Permit are submitted to the Building and Safety Official
for review, that plan shall be a separate plan/permit from the Precise Grading and Drainage
Plan/Permit.
11. A drainage study showing a 100-year, AMC 3 design storm event for on-site drainage shall
be prepared and submitted to the Building and Safety Official for review and approval for on-
site storm water drainage prior to issuance of a Grading Permit. All reports shall be wet
signed and sealed by the Engineer of Record.
12. It shall be the responsibility of the applicant to acquire any required off-site drainage
easements prior to the issuance of a Grading Permit.
13. It shall be the responsibility of the applicant to acquire any required off-site drainage
acceptance letter(s) from adjacent downstream property owner(s) or discharge flows in a
natural condition (concentrated flows are not accepted) and shall provide the Building and
Safety Official a drainage study showing the proposed flows do not exceed the existing flows
prior to the issuance of a Grading Permit.
14. It shall be the responsibility of the applicant to obtain written permission from the adjacent
property owners to construct walls on property lines or provide a detail(s) showing the
perimeter wall(s) to be constructed off-set from the property line.
15. The Grading and Drainage Plan shall implement City Standards for on-site construction where
possible, and provide details for all work not covered by City Standard Drawings.
16. All slopes shall be a minimum 2-foot off-set from the public right-of-way or adjacent private
property.
17. Private sewer, water, and storm drain improvements will be designed per the latest adopted
California Plumbing Code.
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18. The maximum parking stall gradient is 5 percent. Accessibility parking stall grades shall be
constructed per the current adopted California Building Code.
19. The final Grading and Drainage Plan shall show existing topography a minimum of 100 feet
beyond the project boundary.
20. The applicant shall provide a grading agreement and grading bond for all cut and fill combined
exceeding 5,000 cubic yards prior to issuance of a Grading Permit. The grading agreement
and bond shall be approved by the Building and Safety Official.
21. Provide documentation for CVWD sewer off-set program to the Building and Safety Official
for review prior to issuance of a Grading Permit.
22. This project shall comply with the accessibility requirements of the current adopted California
Building Code.
23. The precise Grading and Drainage Plan shall follow the format provided in the City of Rancho
Cucamonga handout"Information for Grading Plans and Permit."
24. Grading Inspections:
a. Prior to the start of grading operations the owner and grading contractor shall request
a pre-grading meeting. The meeting shall be attended by the project
owner/representative, the grading contractor and the Building Inspector to discuss
about grading requirements and preventive measures, etc. If a pre-grading meeting
is not held within 24 hours from the start of grading operations, the Grading Permit
may be subject to suspension by the Building Inspector;
b. The grading contractor shall call into the City of Rancho Cucamonga Building and
Safety Services Department at least 1 working day in advance to request the following
inspections prior to continuing grading operations:
I. The bottom of the over-excavation;
ii. Completion of rough grading -The grading contractor or owner shall submit to the
Permit Technicians (Building and Safety Services Department front counter) an
original and a copy of the Pad Certifications to be prepared by and properly wet
signed and sealed by the Civil Engineer and Soils Engineer of Record;
iv. The rough grading certificates and the compaction reports will be reviewed by the
Associate Engineer or a designated person and approved prior to the issuance
of a Building Permit.
25. Prior to the issuance of the Certificate of Occupancy the engineer of record shall certify the
functionality of the storm water quality management plan (WQMP) best management
practices (BMP) devices.
26. Roof storm water is not permitted to flow over the public parkway and shall be directed to an
under parkway culvert per City of Rancho Cucamonga requirements prior to issuance of a
Grading Permit.
I. Water Quality Management Plan
1. The Water Quality Management Plan shall include a copy of the project Conditions of
Approval.
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APPLICANT SHALL CONTACT THE POLICE DEPARTMENT, (909) 477-2800, FOR
COMPLIANCE WITH THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS:
J. Security Lighting
1. All parking, common, and storage areas shall have minimum maintained 1-foot candle power. —/—/—
These areas should be lighted from sunset to sunrise and on photo sensored cell.
K. Security Hardware
1. A secondary locking device shall be installed on all sliding glass doors. —/—/-
2. One-inch single cylinder dead bolts shall be installed on all entrance doors. If windows are —/—/—
within 40 inches of any locking device, tempered glass or a double cylinder dead bolt shall be
used.
3. All garage or rolling doors shall have slide bolts or some type of secondary locking devices. —/—/—
L. Windows
1. All sliding glass windows shall have secondary locking devices and should not be able to be —/—/—
lifted from frame or track in any manner.
M. Building Numbering
1. Numbers and the backgrounds shall be of contrasting color and shall be reflective for —/—/—
nighttime visibility.
N. Alarm Systems
1. Alarm companies shall be provided with the 24-hour Sheriffs dispatch number: —/—/—
(909) 941-1488.
APPLICANT SHALL CONTACT THE FIRE SAFETY DEPARTMENT, FIRE CONSTRUCTION
SERVICES AT, (909) 477-2770, FOR COMPLIANCE WITH THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS:
The project must comply in design and constructed in accordance with the 2010 California Building and
Fire Codes, the RCFPD Ordinance FD50 and the RCFPD Standards. The RCFPD ordinance, procedures
& standards which are referenced in this document can be access on the web at www.cityofrc.us.
O. Single-Family Tract Standard Conditions
FSC-1 Public and Private Water Supply
1. The public water supply and fire hydrants shall be design in accordance with RCFPD and —/—/—
CVWD Standards and Policies.
2. The private water supply (when applicable) and fire hydrants shall be design in accordance
with the RCFPD Ordinance, Standard 5-10 and the current edition of the California Fire Code.
FSC-2 Fire Flow
1. Fire review and approval of the public water plans to be submitted to CVWD for permit issuance. _/—/-
2. Building Permits will not be issued until public fire protection water plans are approved and —/—/—
adequate water supply is provided for construction purposes.
3. On all architectural plan sets to be submitted for building plan check provide a Site Plan that —/—/—
illustrate all the proposed public and private fire hydrants located on/and within 600-feet of the
project site.
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4. The required fire flow for this project is calculated gallons per minute at a minimum residual
pressure of 20-pounds per square inch. This requirement is made in accordance with California
Fire Code Appendix, as adopted by the Fire District Ordinances. The required minimum fire flow
for this project may be reduced by 50 percent when automatic fire sprinklers are installed.
5. Public fire hydrants located within the immediate vicinity of the proposed project may be used
to provide the required fire flow subject to Fire District review and approval. Private fire hydrants
on adjacent property shall not be used to provide required fire flow.
FSC-9 Single-family Residential Sales Model homes require approved Fire District vehicle
access and water supply from a public or private water main system before construction.
FCS-10 Fire Sprinklers: All structures must be equipped with automatic fire sprinklers in _/_/_
accordance with NFPA 13D and the current edition of the California residential Code.
FSC-13 Alternate Method Application: Fire Construction Services staff and the Fire Marshal will
review all requests for alternate method, when submitted. The request must be submitted on the
Fire District"Application for Alternate Method"form along with supporting documents and payment
of the review fee.
FCS-15 Annexation of the parcel map: the project must be annexed into the Community Facilities
District #85-1 or #88-1. The annexation must be completed prior to the issuance of grading or
Building Permits.
Chronological Summary of RCFPD Standard Conditions
PRIOR TO ISSUANCE OF BUILDING PERMITS— Please complete the following prior to the
issuance of any Building Permits:
1. Public Water Supply(Domestic/Fire) Systems: The applicant shall submit a plan showing the
locations of all new public fire hydrants for the review and approval by the Fire District and
CVWD. On the plan, show all existing fire hydrants within a 600-foot radius of the project.
Please reference the RCFPD Standard #10-5.
2. Construction Access: The access roads must be paved in accordance with all the
requirements of the RCFPD Fire Lane Standard #14-1. All temporary utilities over access
roads must be installed at least 14' 6" above the finished surface of the road.
3. Fire Flow: A current fire flow letter from CVWD must be received. The applicant is responsible
for obtaining the fire flow information from CVWD and submitting the letter to Fire Construction
Services.
PRIOR TO OCCUPANCY OR FINAL INSPECTION— Please complete the following:
1. Hydrant Markers: All fire hydrants shall have a blue reflective pavement marker indicating
the fire hydrant location on the street or driveway in accordance with the City of Rancho
Cucamonga Engineering Standard Plan 134, "Installation of Reflective Hydrant Markers". On
private property, the markers shall be installed at the centerline of the fire access road, at
each hydrant location.
2. Public Roadways: Prior to the issuance of any Certificate of Occupancy, the fire access
roadways must be installed in accordance with the approved plans and acceptable to Fire
Construction Services.
3. Address: Prior to the granting of occupancy, single-family dwellings shall post the address
with minimum 4-inch numbers on a contrasting background. The numbers shall be internally
or externally illuminated during periods of darkness. The numbers shall be visible from the
street. When building setback from the public roadway exceeds 100-feet, additional 4-inch
numbers shall be displayed at the property entry.
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P. Fire Conditions for Single-Family Residential/VHFHSZ Standard Conditions
FSC-1 Public and Private Water Supply
1. Design guidelines for Fire Hydrants: The following provides design guidelines for the spacing
and location of fire hydrants:
a. For single-family residential projects in the designated Hazardous Fire Area, the Fire _/_/_
hydrant design and installation shall be in accordance to RCFPD Policies and Standards.
b. If any portion of a facility or building is located more than 150-feet from a public fire hydrant
measured on an approved route around the exterior of the facility or building, additional
private or public fire hydrants and mains capable of supplying the required fire flow shall
be provided
c. Provide one fire hydrant for each 1000 gpm of required fire flow or fraction thereof.
FSC-2 Fire Flow
1. The required fire flow for this project is calculated in gallons per minute at a minimum residual
pressure of 20 pounds per square inch. This requirement is made in accordance with current
edition of the California Fire, as adopted by the Fire District Ordinance
2. Public fire hydrants located within a 500-foot radius of the proposed project may be used to
provide the required fire flow subject to Fire District review and approval. Private fire hydrants
on adjacent property shall not be used to provide required fire flow
3. Fire service plans are required for all projects that must extend the existing water supply to or
onto the site. Building Permits will not be issued until fire service plans are approved.
4. On all Site Plans to be submitted for review, show all fire hydrants located within 600-feet of
the proposed project site.
FCS-3 Fire Access Roadways: Public and private roads shall be improved as approved by the fire
district in the Fire Protection plan before an occupancy release can be granted by the Fire District.
FSC-4 Requirement for Automatic Fire Sprinkler Systems: The Current editions of
Rancho Cucamonga Fire District Ordinance, the California Fire Code and/or any other applicable
standards require an approved automatic fire sprinkler system to be installed in Buildings with an R
occupancy fire area.
FSC-7 Hazardous Fire Area: This project is located within the "State Responsibility Area" (SRA),
the"Very High Fire Hazard Severity Zone"(VHFHSZ), City of Rancho Cucamonga"Hillside District',
and/or within the area identified on the Rancho Cucamonga General Plan, Exhibit V-7 as High
Probability-High Consequence for Fire Risk. These locations have been determined to be within
the "Hazardous Fire Area" as defined by the Fire District. The Hazardous Fire Area is based on
maps produced by the California Department of Forestry as adopted by the RCFPD.
1. Hazard Reduction Plans: The applicant shall prepare a Fire Protection Plan and obtain
approval of the plan by RCFPD. The FPP addresses the following:
a. Fire protection water supply
b. Fire resistive non-combustible roof assemblies
c. Fuel Modification by vegetation management
d. Fire District access roadways
e. Ignition resistive construction and protection of openings
f. Fire sprinkler systems
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g. Fire flow criteria
h. For construction requirements in the "Hazard Fire Area" refer to the current editions of
the CBC Chapter 7A, The California Residential Code, the RCFPD Ordinance, and the
applicable, standards and policies.
2. The architectural plans for the construction of the buildings must be in accordance with the
current editions of the CBC Chapter 7A, The California Residential Code, the RCFPD
Ordinance, the applicable standards and policies, the County of San Bernardino's
Development Code and the approved Fire Protection Plan.
3. Mobile, stationary or portable power-operated equipment in the Hazardous Fire Area shall not
be used without the Fire Safety Division's written approval. Specific fire protection measures
that may be required to mitigate the hazard include, but are not limited to:
a. A stand-by water tender, equipped with a pump, fire hose and nozzle.
b. Pre-wetting of the site to avoid the production of sparks between blades or tracks and
rocks.
c. Conducting a fire watch for a minimum of one-hour following the cessation of operations
each day.
d. For welding, cutting or grinding work, clear away all combustible material from the area
around such operation for a minimum distance of 10-feet. A "hot-work" permit must be
obtained from Fire Construction Services prior to cutting, welding or grinding work.
e. Maintain one serviceable round point shovel with an overall length of not less than
forty-six (46) inches and one five (5) gallon backpack water pump-type fire extinguisher
fully equipped and ready for use at the immediate area during the operation.
FSC-8 Chronological summary of RCFPD Hazardous Fire Area requirements
Prior to the issuance of a Building Permit the applicant shall record the approved Fire Protection
plan with the county's recorded office.
Prior to the issuance of any Certificate of Occupancy, the property must be inspected and
accepted by the Fire District staff. Schedule the inspection with Fire Construction Services at
909-477-2713.
FCS-15 Annexation of the parcel map: Annexation of the parcel into the Community Facilities
District#85-1 or#88-1 is required prior to the issuance of Grading or Building Permits.
Chronological Summary of RCFPD Standard Conditions
PRIOR TO OCCUPANCY OR FINAL INSPECTION — Please complete the following:
1. Hydrant Markers: All fire hydrants shall have a blue reflective pavement marker indicating
the fire hydrant location on the street or driveway in accordance with the City of Rancho
Cucamonga Engineering Standard Plan 134, "Installation of Reflective Hydrant Markers." On
private property, the markers shall be installed at the centerline of the fire access road, at
each hydrant location
2. Private Fire Hydrants: For the purpose of final acceptance, a licensed sprinkler contractor, in
the presence of Fire Construction Services, shall conduct a test of the most hydraulically
remote on-site fire hydrants. The underground fire line contractor, developer and/or owner
are responsible for hiring the company to perform the test. A final test report shall be
submitted to Fire Construction Services verifying the fire flow available. The fire flow available
must meet or exceed the required fire flow in accordance with the California.Fire Code.
3. Fire Sprinkler System: Prior to the issuance of a Certificate of Occupancy, the fire sprinkler
system(s) shall be tested and accepted by Fire Construction Services.
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4. Fire sprinkler monitoring must be installed tested and final by FCS.
5. Fire Access Roadways: Prior to the issuance of any Certificate of Occupancy, the fire access
roadways must be installed in accordance with the approved plans and acceptable to Fire
Construction Services.
The CC&R's, the reciprocal agreement and/or other approved documents shall be recorded
and contain an approved fire access roadway map with provisions that prohibit parking,
specify the method of enforcement and identifies who is responsible for the required annual
inspections and the maintenance of all required fire access roadways.
6. Address: Prior to the granting of occupancy, single-family dwellings shall post the address
with noncombustible 4-inch tall numbers on a contrasting background. The numbers shall be
internally or externally illuminated during periods of darkness. The numbers shall be visible
from the street. When building setback from the public roadway exceeds 100 feet, additional
4-inch numbers shall be displayed at the property entry.
7. The Fire Protection Plan: The approved plans shall be recorded with the county recorder's
office.
8. Vegetation Management: The landscaping shall be installed and/or modified in accordance
with approved FPP and or the RCFPD Standard.
9. All requirements of the FPP or the RCFPD Standard must be completed before an occupancy
release may be granted.
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